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GB-Rivenhall: ECFRS00372 Buildings & Associated Structures Condition Surveys - All Sites

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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19 Dec 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "GB-Rivenhall: ECFRS00372 Buildings & Associated Structures Condition Surveys - All Sites." This contract falls under the services category, specifically building surveying services (CPV 71315300). The tender is focused on locations across the East of England, UK, with the contract period running from 26 June 2025 to 25 June 2026. Although the procurement method details were not specified, the process was executed within the Consultancy Framework, Lot 2 Stock Monitoring framework. The tender period concluded on 6 January 2025, and the award was active by 25 April 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 345,140.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large enterprises experienced in building surveying projects. Although the procurement suitability indicators specifically do not favour SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale firms like Rapleys LLP, who was the awarded supplier, can greatly benefit from engaging with public sector projects of this calibre. Businesses specialising in structural surveys, building inspection, and consulting within the infrastructure domain will find this contract particularly attuned to their expertise, opening avenues for long-term collaboration with Essex County's emergency services infrastructure.

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Notice Title

GB-Rivenhall: ECFRS00372 Buildings & Associated Structures Condition Surveys - All Sites

Notice Description

Contract award notice for Buildings & Associated Structures Condition Surveys - All Sites across Essex County and Fire Rescue Service, awarded against Fusion 21, Consultancy Framework, Lot 2 Stock Monitoring framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2f1b88b-02ee-4113-b173-a6837d5fe5a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3d3c92-d189-4d79-9352-0859ab9395f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,140 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
contracts@essex-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01376576000

Buyer Location

Locality
RIVENHALL
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAPLEYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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